Brent has always expressed the importance of eating the right balance of proteins, carbs, and fats. Below is a list of food items and the categories they fall under; use this to help guide you when planning your meals.
Protein Sources
Fish (tuna, sardines, catfish, salmon, etc.)
Egg
Chicken
Chicken Sausage
Turkey
Turkey Sausage
Beef (ground or steak)
Pork
Canadian Bacon
Duck
Veal
Lamb
Cheese (cottage, feta, ricotta, etc.)
Crab
Shrimp
Lobster
Calamari
Protein shakes
Protein bars
Beef jerky
Carb Sources
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Lettuce
Green beans
Peppers
Onions
Spinach
Tomatoes
Squash
Zucchini
Greens
Kale
Celery
Cucumber
Radishes
FruitsAny berries (strawberries, black berries, blue berries, raspberries)
Apple
Apple Sauce
Honeydew
Grapefruit
Grapes
Pear
Watermelon
Lime
Orange
Peach
Tangerine
Lemon
Apricot
Kiwi
Kiwi
Cherries
Fat SourcesNuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc.)
Seeds (sunflower, sesame seeds, etc.)
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Avocado
Butter
Sour cream
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Some good info about Cholesterol:
ReplyDeleteCholesterol/HDL RatioThe total cholesterol to HDL ratio is determined by dividing the total cholesterol by the HDL cholesterol. For most people, the goal is to keep this ratio below 5:1, with the ideal being below 3.5:1. It should be noted that research scientists and doctors are divided on the effectiveness of using cholesterol ratios (including the total cholesterol/HDL ratio) to predict the chances of developing heart disease. An Introduction to the Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
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An Introduction to the Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
Cholesterol test (lipid panel) results may include several numbers, such as:
•Total cholesterol
•LDL (low density lipoprotein)
•HDL (high density lipoprotein)
•VLDL
•Triglycerides.
In addition to these numbers, the results from the cholesterol blood test may also show several cholesterol ratios, including:
•Total cholesterol/HDL ratio
•LDL/HDL ratio
•HDL/LDL ratio.
How the Cholesterol/HDL Ratio Is Calculated
The total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio is also referred to as the total/HDL ratio for short. This ratio is determined by dividing the HDL cholesterol into the total cholesterol. If a person has a total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL and an HDL cholesterol of 40 mg/dL, his or her total/HDL cholesterol ratio would be 5:1. The goal is to keep this ratio below 5:1, with the ideal being below 3.5:1.
Cholesterol research scientists and doctors are divided on the effectiveness of using this cholesterol ratio for predicting the chances of developing heart disease. At this point, the American Heart Association recommends using the absolute numbers for total blood cholesterol and HDL cholesterol instead of this total cholesterol/HDL ratio. They believe that the absolute cholesterol numbers are more useful for planning treatment than this ratio.
HDL/LDL RatioWhen comparing "good cholesterol" (HDL) to "bad cholesterol" (LDL), there is a ratio that may be used. When using it, the goal is to keep the ratio of HDL/LDL above 0.3, with the ideal being above 0.4. The medical community is divided on the effectiveness of using the ratio to predict the chances of developing heart disease. At this time, it is generally believed that the absolute cholesterol numbers are more useful when planning treatment than using the ratio. An Introduction to the HDL/LDL Ratio
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An Introduction to the HDL/LDL Ratio
When a person receives his or her cholesterol test (lipid panel) results, several numbers may be listed (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL) along with several cholesterol ratios. One of these ratios may be the ratio of HDL/LDL.
Understanding the Ratio
High density lipoprotein (or HDL for short) is also known as "good cholesterol." It picks up extra cholesterol in the blood and returns it to the liver. Low density lipoprotein (or LDL) is also known as "bad cholesterol." It is the main transporter of cholesterol in the body. But too much LDL over many years can result in atherosclerosis (the narrowing and hardening of arteries) and lead to heart disease or a heart attack.
The ratio of HDL/LDL looks at the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL). The ratio is determined by dividing the LDL cholesterol into the HDL cholesterol. For example, if a person has an HDL cholesterol of 50 mg/dL and an LDL cholesterol of 150 mg/dL, the HDL/LDL ratio would be 0.33. The goal is to keep the ratio above 0.3, with the ideal HDL/LDL ratio being above 0.4.
Recommendations
Cholesterol research scientists and doctors are divided on the effectiveness of using the ratio of HDL/LDL to predict the chances of developing heart disease. At this point, it is recommended that healthcare providers use the absolute numbers for HDL and LDL instead to determine if you have "healthy cholesterol." It is believed that the absolute cholesterol numbers are more useful to plan treatment than the HDL/LDL ratio or any other cholesterol ratio.